lockstep
/ˈlɒkstɛp/Definitions
1. noun
a marching style where soldiers walk with their feet in unison, often in a rhythmic manner.
“The soldiers marched in lockstep through the city.”
2. noun
a situation in which people or things move or act in unison, often without independent thought or action.
“The company’s employees were forced to work in lockstep, following the same routine every day.”
3. verb
to move or act in unison, often in a rhythmic manner.
“The crowd began to lockstep as they marched towards the stage.”